Book now: J Chambers at Band on the Wall

Over the last year or so J Chambers has ensured he’s become a key part of Manchester’s thriving music scene. Hip hop has never been a simple genre to pigeonhole and up north we currently enjoy a dynamic range of artists, from the bass powered LEVELZ to the street soul of Children Of Zeus. J’s style is heartfelt and uplifting, and he’s ready for a live preview of his Moment Of Silence II EP a month before its release. With a measured lyricism and an ear for flava, he’s already traded bars with Kendrick Lamar and is only at the start of his career. Catch him while he’s super fresh. Support comes from the equally phenomenal Layfullstop, Lucy Mae with whereizneekz, E-Thrilla and Dane.

Fri 20 Jan, Band On The Wall, 25 Swan Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 5JZ. Tel: 0161 834 1786, 7.30pm, £5, www.bandonthewall.org

Thanks to Groovement.